Substitute School Nurse (JK-12)

Essential Duties/

Responsibilities

The Substitute School Nurse shall

Provide acute, chronic, episodic, and emergency health care Facilitate healthy development and positive student responses to interventions Provide quality health care and intervene with actual and potential student health problems Use clinical judgment in providing case management services

Daily, the Substitute School Nurse may

Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of students Communicate with students, families, and health care providers Interpret assessments and medical information to school staff working with students Provide case management services for students Administer and monitor medications Promote a healthy school environment for the emotional and physical safety of students and staff Provide direct services to students through screening programs such as vision and hearing assessments, as mandated by the state Provide direct services to students for the care of illnesses and injuries Notify families of communicable disease outbreaks, monitor outbreaks, and communicate with appropriate health departments as necessary Maintain appropriate student records and document all student visits

In addition to the duties listed above, Francis Parker School expects the following of each employee: adheres to Francis Parker School’s policies and procedures; works safely; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in Parker events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.